RustAU

Community & Server Rules

Our community thrives on creating an enjoyable and fun environment for all players. Please familiarise yourself with the following rules.

Last updated 18 Feb 2026

General Conduct

Respect Others

Be respectful to all players; avoid offensive language and discrimination.

No Cheating or Exploiting

Cheating, hacking, or exploiting game mechanics is strictly prohibited.

No Toxic Behavior

Keep communication positive and constructive; excessive toxicity is not allowed.

No Advertising or Spam

Do not advertise other servers or websites; avoid chat spam.

No Impersonation

Do not impersonate admins, moderators, or other players.

Have Fun

Remember the primary goal is to have fun and create a positive community.

Gameplay Rules

No Powergaming / Griefing

Playing in a manner that deliberately ruins the experience for others is not allowed. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Camping doorways or exits in raidable bases to trap or prevent players from leaving
  • Blocking safe zone / PvE zone exits or entrances
  • Exploiting zone boundaries (e.g., shooting into PvP zones from PvE zones or vice versa)
  • Abusing server mechanics to gain unfair advantages over other players

Raid Protection Abuse

Do not exploit raid protection timers or mechanics to gain unfair advantages during raids or PvP encounters.

No Bug Exploitation

Report bugs to admins immediately; exploiting game vulnerabilities will result in consequences.

Staff & Reporting

Respect Staff Decisions

Respect staff decisions; report concerns through the appropriate channels.

Report Issues

Please report rule violations, bugs, or concerns via a ticket in the Discord server.

Consequences: Rule violations may result in warnings, temporary bans, or permanent bans depending on severity. Staff have final discretion on all rule interpretations.